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Blais Family History

Blais Surname Meaning

French: variant of Blaise. Compare Blair and Blay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blais family from?

You can see how Blais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3,478 Blais families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Blais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blais families in 1911.
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What did your Blais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Blais. 21% of Blais men worked as a Cultivateur and 13% of Blais women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blais were Cult and Mnagre.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Cult
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    13%
  • Journalier
    8%
  • Cultivateur
    6%
  • Mnagre
    5%

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Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Blais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blais census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Blais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Blais. For the veterans among your Blais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blais lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Blais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blais in 1952 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blais ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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